Ed CarrellaEd Carrella, former general manager of Mason Street Grill, has been promoted to corporate director of restaurants for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. In his new position, he will oversee day-to-day operations of all food and beverage outlets throughout the company’s 18-hotel portfolio, with a focus on the popular ChopHouse and Miller Time Pub & Grill brands as well as Mason Street Grill in Milwaukee. In addition, he will assist in budgeting and menu conception. During his three years as general manager of Mason Street Grill, he was responsible for increasing revenues by 10% and increasing profits by 50%. Carrella was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., where his family owned and operated a south-side Italian pizzeria. Growing up in the restaurant industry, his career highlights include working for primary establishments in Chicago, including serving as general manager of Sullivan’s Steakhouse, assistant general manager of Grand Lux Café, director of restaurant operations at House of Blues and assistant general manager of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.